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E5 DTO

1994 Lotus Esprit

Blue Petrol 2174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,750 mi
Last recorded18,750 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1994 Lotus Esprit60,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 DTO
MakeLotus
ModelEsprit
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 18,750 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 18,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Swing arm hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 18,602 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 18,524 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lotus Esprit?

Based on 25,410 MOT tests across 2,324 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
2,324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 464
brake binding 455
parking brake recording little or no effort 332
Headlamp aim too low 326
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E5 DTO is a 1994 Lotus Esprit in Blue with a 2,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Lotus Esprit models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 60,102 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lotus Esprit fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 624 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E5 DTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Esprit typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 32 years old, this Lotus Esprit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E5 DTO registered?

E5 DTO is a 1994 Lotus Esprit, first registered on 19 May 1994.

Is E5 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 DTO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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